Josh Holbrook , LPC

Josh Holbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who emphasizes practical, research-informed care. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and brings an orientation grounded in cognitive behavioral approaches while integrating techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, strength-based counseling, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and mindfulness. Josh began his career in community mental health, an experience that exposed him to a wide range of life challenges and clinical concerns including significant trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, relationship and self-esteem issues, low motivation, complicated grief, attention and focus difficulties, and the search for personal direction.

His primary concern is creating an environment where people feel comfortable sharing honestly; he aims to meet clients wherever they are and support them as they move toward their goals. He keeps his practice aligned with treatment models identified as best practice by the state of Virginia and emphasizes services supported by current research. Josh also has substantial experience working with people who have faced serious legal issues, and he enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds while continuing to learn from each therapeutic relationship. He has been licensed since 2017 and has spent many years working in the mental health field. For questions, his contact email is joshuarayholbrook@protonmail.com.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Josh primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness through skills training in areas like distress tolerance and emotional regulation. He also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist helps the person explore their values and goals at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow people to continue care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt their therapeutic tools to these formats so that work on coping, emotion regulation, and life changes can proceed effectively across different modes of communication.